Buford “Jack” Nolen Jr., age 76 of Vanleer, TN died on September 1, 2017. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2017 from 4 until 8pm, Sunday 11am -8pm and Monday from 11am until the time of service. A masonic service will be held on Sunday at 6pm. The funeral service is scheduled for 2pm on Monday, September 4, 2017 at the Taylor Funeral Home with Bro. Jerry Jenkins officiating. Place of rest will be in the Cumberland Furnace Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Charlotte Middle School Baseball Team.

Mr. Nolen was born February 15, 1941 in Cumberland Furnace, TN. He was a son of the late Burford L. Nolen Sr. and Addie Gafford Nolen. He married the love of his life on July 2, 1960, a marriage that would last over 55 years. Jack loved baseball and enjoyed coaching. He was a member of the Vanleer Lodge #319 F&AM. He retired from State Industries with over 40 years of service to the company. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy Darlene Allsbrooks; a brother, Dan Nolen; and a sister, Brenda Nolen Veron.